Mail Call

I got this reply from a reader, in response to my “Secret Code of Fire Hydrants” newsletter:

“Never knew the fire hydrant color meant something! We have silver ones. What does THAT mean? Huh???”

Glad you asked! While the red vs yellow body to indicate ownership and the different color bonnets are now standard, many municipalities have their own colors, for example, white or silver in order to increase nocturnal visibility, rather than the “standard” colors rendered in reflective paint. So, your local results may vary!